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LETTER: Humans, not dogs, responsible for biodiversity loss in Saanich
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (381+ words) Vancouver Island Free Daily LETTER: Humans, not dogs, responsible for biodiversity loss in Saanich Published 6: 30 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 The district says that the page wire fence has been installed to protect sensitive ecosystem, allowing plants to regrow. (Olivier Laurin/Saanich…...
Victoria to join a global week to protect local ecosystems
15+ hour, 35+ min ago (472+ words) Published 11: 00 am Friday, May 1, 2026 Society for Ecological Restoration is coming to Victoria for the 6th annual Global Make a Difference Week to take part in hands-on ecological restoration projects in the community. The week will take place from May 30 to June…...
Sooke researcher says public awareness key as rules expand for endangered orcas
1+ week, 3+ day ago (597+ words) Published 5: 45 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Marine ecologist Josh Mc Innes of the Oceanic Research Alliance discusses new whale protection rules in Sooke. (Nikhil Nikhil/Sooke News Mirror) Researchers observed Bigg's killer whales T73 A3, T75 C and T75 C3, travelling through Victoria waters Jan. 1, 2026. (Courtesy of…...
Prince George residents asked to help collect bear feces for research
2+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 By Quesnel Cariboo Observer Staff Prince George residents are once again being asked to help collect bear feces for a local wildlife research project. (Black Press Media file) In a news release, the College of New…...
Stargazers to explore the cosmos at Astronomy Day events in Greater Victoria
3+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) Published 5: 30 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 By Saanich News Staff The Centre of the Universe in Saanich hosts an Astronomy Day event April 25. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Saanich News) The stars align for events across the region to celebrate International Astronomy Day in…...
Esquimalt Garry oak meadow work funding extended through 2029
4+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Published 8: 30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 A 2022 pollinator survey in Matson Conservation area " a one-hectare, protected site overlooking West Bay and Victoria's Inner Harbour " is a remnant of the once-extensive prairie-oak ecosystems that defined much of the region. (Habitat Acquisition Trust/Facebook)…...
Langford diver goes deep in the Saanich Inlet to reveal ancient species
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (467+ words) Published 5: 30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Langford diver Ryan Swan takes the steps necessary to go deep in the Saanich Inlet, and find the rare and elusive glass sponges " living remnants of ancient reef systems that once dominated prehistoric oceans. (Courtesy Ryan…...
Saanich college tackles growing wildfire threat with new sprinkler tech
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (431+ words) Published 10: 00 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 When a wall of flame bears down on a remote community, conventional irrigation sprinklers are no longer cutting it. That is why researchers at Camosun College are stepping in to help build a better line of…...
Creative purple martin nesting boxes return to Saanich Peninsula shores
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff Snoopy's back! Purple martin boxes, both standard and more creative, make a return to Tod Inlet just in time for nesting season. (John Creviston/Facebook) A crack team gets ready to…...
B. C. s largest solar facility proposed in South Okanagan
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (286+ words) Published 12: 05 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 Ascetes Power is looking for the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen's support for an investigative use lisence to develop a 1, 374 hectare solar power facility proposal east of Penticton. (Google Earth via RDOS) Just outside Penticton, a…...